At least 50 dead and 200+ injured in Mandalay Bay shooting – killer has been shot dead by the police – injured rushed to hospital – police looking for female companion of shooter

DEATH TOLL RISES TO 50 – MORE THAN 200 INJURED – AT LEAST 2 POLICE OFFICERS AMONG THE DEAD

At least 50 people are dead and more than 200 injured in the Mandalay Bay concert shooting making it the deadliest, yet, in the US. According to sources, the gunman has been identified as a 64-year-old white male.

At this time there is in excess of 50 deceased and over 200 injured individuals.

The Las Vegas Police Sheriff has reportedly confirmed that 20 people lost their lives and more than 100 injured in the Las Vegas shooting.

The shooter – who spread mayhem from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay property, where he was finally gunned down by the police – has been identified as a local resident.

The Sheriff has, also, confirmed that the shooter was not attached to any militant group or terror outfit.

A manhunt (read womanhunt) is now on for a female companion who is believed to have traveled with the suspect before the shooting took place.

Early this morning, Las Vegas police verified reports of an active shooter on the loose at a country music festival in the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino area on Las Vegas Boulevard.

The gunman opened fire with an automatic weapon at the outdoor concert crowd, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 100 – many of them critically.

Thousands of people dived and scrambled for cover as soon as they realized what was happening – sadly not all have come out unscathed from the dastardly act.

Country singer Jason Aldean was performing when a staccato of shots rang out. This is what he shared about the unfortunate developments.

Writing on Instagram he said:

“Tonight has been beyond horrific. I still dont know what to say but wanted to let everyone know that Me and my Crew are safe. My Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved tonight. It hurts my heart that this would happen to anyone who was just coming out to enjoy what should have been a fun night.”

The University Medical Center was taking in “several” gunshot victims being rushed there by emergency services, said the Las Vegas hospital’s spokeswoman. She didn’t have anything further to say – probably for want of more information at the time.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirmed shooting down one suspect and started investigating reports of more gunfire coming in from other venues in the vicinity, as reported by the New York Times.

Confirming that one suspect is down. This is an active investigation. Again, please do not head down to the Strip at this time.